As the Chief Alchemist of Wan Jin Chamber of Commerce, everyone expected this.
He asked for details: the team transporting Yang Yuan Stones was ambushed.
From weapons and martial arts, it was confirmed the Ghost Blade Sect was behind it.
"Sigh… the Ghost Blade Sect has allied with the Blood Wolf Gang. Their attack is revenge for wiping out the Blood Robe Sect.
"With our Lin Family mining more Yang Yuan Stones, envy is rising.
"Xiong Wei reported bandits scouting near Qingyang Town and Lieyan Mountains.
"Partly because our Lin Family's foundation is shallow, attracting many eyes."
Lin Zhentian and other elders sighed.
"Then strike to set an example!"
Lin Xuan's voice was filled with killing intent.
He had been waiting for this day.
"Xuan'er, what's your plan?" Lin Zhentian asked.
"Grandfather, send a challenge to the Ghost Blade Sect. Lin Family versus them—life-or-death at the city square!"
In Yancheng, challenges resolved disputes. Two factions with irreconcilable conflicts had to fight at the city square..
no large-scale chaos allowed.
"Good!" Lin Zhentian agreed immediately.
Lin Xuan led the family to the square.
News of the challenge spread quickly.
Soon, Yancheng buzzed with excitement, nearly everyone watching.
City officials, talisman masters, Wan Jin Chamber....many factions were drawn.
Xia Wan Jin, Xuan Su, Yan Xuan, Zi Yue, and others supported Lin Xuan.
If the Ghost Blade Sect wanted to remain in Yancheng, they had to fight.
Soon, they arrived, backed by the Blood Wolf Gang.
At the front stood a lean man in black. Sunken eyes, thin lips, radiating cold cruelty.
It was Ghost Yan, leader of the Ghost Blade Sect.
He mocked Lin Xuan in the arena: "Brother Lin Xuan, why challenge the Ghost Blade Sect? Is there a misunderstanding?"
Lin Xuan's reply was bold and commanding:
"Misunderstanding doesn't matter. I dislike your Ghost Blade Sect. Step down and fight! Don't act weak—hurry up!"
Lin Xuan's words rang out with absolute confidence, sending shockwaves through the city square.
The crowd froze.
This was audacious....beyond anything they had imagined.
The Blood Wolf Gang and the Ghost Blade Sect seethed with fury.
Ghost Yan had intended to feign ignorance, denying any involvement.
With the Blood Wolf Gang backing him, he believed the Lin Family was powerless.
A small Lin Family? What could they really do?
Yet here was Lin Xuan, ignoring convention entirely, issuing a challenge without hesitation.
Ghost Yan's reputation in Yancheng was unmatched.
Almost at full completion of the Yuan Dan realm, he was far stronger than someone like Wei Tong.
Among all factions, only the three major powers and the Ghost Blade Sect could contend with him.
And now this young Lin Xuan dared provoke him?
He would not tolerate this!
"Brother Yue, I'll handle this brat myself.
You keep the others away....don't let anyone interfere," Ghost Yan growled, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent.
"Leave it to me. Focus on your strike; I'll manage the rest," Yue Shan said calmly.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Ghost Yan gripped his blood-red long blade and leapt onto the central arena in a blur.
Lin Xuan's mind quietly set up a task.
[Task: Kill Ghost Yan. Reward: One bag of Sixth-Grade Ju Yuan Pills.]
Heh, not bad… Lin Xuan smirked. Ghost Yan must have something valuable.
"You insolent brat! You think anyone can challenge me? I'll show you the consequences!"
A feral grin twisted Ghost Yan's face.
Torrential Yuan energy burst from him like a tidal wave, spreading a menacing aura that swept across the arena.
"You talk too much!"
Lin Xuan flicked his finger at the Qiankun Bag on his waist.
A small black sword shot forth, controlled by his spiritual energy, flying at Ghost Yan with lethal speed.
"An alchemist? Hmph, I've killed plenty before." Ghost Yan's Yuan energy surged as he swung his blade.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
His eyes sharpened, locking on Lin Xuan. Parrying the Youxuan Sword, he closed the distance in an instant.
In a flash, he became a shadow, his blade carving a vicious arc toward Lin Xuan.
"Go!"
Lin Xuan moved with fluid grace, evading the strike as his Fragmented Yuan Needles shot from all sides.
Ghost Yan's blade danced violently, transforming into shards of deadly energy.
"Ghost Slash!"
The dazzling attack, like a raging dragon, surged forward.
The Youxuan Sword was forced back, and the blade cut deep furrows into the stone floor.
The Fragmented Yuan Needles hovered around him, blocked by Ghost Yan's massive pure Yuan aura.
At small completion of the Yuan Dan realm, Ghost Yan was several times stronger than Wei Tong.
Yet for Lin Xuan, it made no difference. He was in complete control.
Lingering in battle with Ghost Yan in public served to conceal his full power—and to avoid intimidating Yue Shan.
If he had killed Ghost Yan outright, Yue Shan might retreat, and the next task would vanish.
The reward for killing Yue Shan was far higher than Ghost Yan's.
Boom!
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